Six Changes to Social Security in 2026

Six Changes to Social Security in 2026

As of January 1, 2026, several changes to Social Security took effect, impacting everything from credits and taxes to benefit checks and full retirement age (FRA) rules. These changes don’t only impact retirees — they impact current workers. Workers...
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA)

One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA)

It contains a provision providing a tax deduction for employees’ overtime income in 2025 through 2028. Originally, the data regarding such overtime income was to be reported on a W-2 form. However, as employers are preparing their 2025 W-2 forms (to be issued in...
Six Changes to Social Security in 2026

Business mileage tax deduction rate goes up in 2026

The Internal Revenue Service’s annual inflation adjustments are among the changes we’ll encounter in 2026. And today, the agency finally announced next year’s standard optional mileage rate amounts you can use next year to claim various deductible vehicular trips. The...
State Income Tax Changes

State Income Tax Changes

Nine states have individual income tax rate reductions taking effect:  Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Ohio are all scheduled to see individual income tax rate reductions. Ohio will transition to a...
Social Security will be taxed in 2026

Social Security will be taxed in 2026

 Social Security benefits are still subject to federal income tax in 2026 based on your combined income, with up to 85% potentially taxable, but new senior tax deductions might reduce the tax burden for many retirees, and some states also tax benefits. While some...